TREASURY NOTES

February, 2004

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT:
Steve Hutt, Denver County

Happy New Year to everyone!  I hope the holiday season was as enjoyable for all of you and your families as it was for me and mine.

Once again the warmth, friendship and support for each other in our Association came through loud and clear when 14 people came to Denver on January 22 to represent the CCTA in saluting  Leola Harris on the occasion of her retirement.  Nine treasurers made the trip to Denver:  Sandra Berry, Jim Covington, Jamie Crocket, Larry Gilliland, Roxy Huber, Doris Porth, Myrna Rodenberger, Karen Sheaffer and Gini Woltemath.  They were joined by Margo Painter and Kathy Knox from Eagle County and Irene Josey from Larimer, and by spouses George Crocket and Mel Porth.  So many of my staff commented on the affection and support for Leola from around the State that was evident among those who joined us for the event.  My thanks also go to all of you who send cards and notes to Leola too.  We will all MISS her!

We have promoted into Bankruptcy Agent position the person who had bee assisting Leola the past several years.  Her name is Karen Katros.  She is available directly by phone at (720) 865-7238 or by email at karen.katros@ci.denver.co.us.  She will be glad to field any requests for help on bankruptcies, but please remember that all of us will be at a disadvantage for quite a while until we re-build the expertise and years of experience that Leola had in this area.  But give her a call, and we'll try our best to help out!

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ADAMS COUNTY:  John Lefebvre, Treasurer

CCTA Christmas Party began with an exhibit at the Ironton Galleries, which featured the Colorado Woodworker Guild exhibit.  We were treated to one of the most outstanding displays of the modern craft of furniture making.  Examples of marquetry and contemporary designs abounded.  Despite the short notice, our Christmas party was well attended and the staff at the University Club was very hospitable.  The University Club has been in its present location for over 100 years, housed in a six-story brick building with wood paneled interiors and leaded glass windows adorned with heavy tapestries.  Our Christmas party was held in the Reading room - a place where members sit and visit or read newspapers and periodicals during the day.  The Reading room has a huge limestone fireplace and is surrounded by leaded glass windows.  We initially met in front of the fireplace for warm conversation and cool cocktails.  Later we reassembled a few feet away for dinner.  It was a great opportunity to socialize with our fellow Treasurers.

Thanks John for memorable event!

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PITKIN COUNTY:  Tom Oken, Treasurer;  Carol Foote, Deputy

Former Pitkin County Treasurer and Public Trustee, Helen Zordel passed away on December 8, 2003.  Helen served as treasurer from May, 1962 until March, 1978.  Added information:  Helen's daughter, Tina Zordel Gomez, is a twenty year employee of Pitkin County and works with the Pitkin County Finance Office.

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PHILLIPS COUNTY:  Linda Statz, Treasurer

Former Logan County Treasurer, Barbara Kaiser, is recuperating from a broken hip, cracked vertebrae and gall bladder surgery and is doing quite well and in now home (WOW!).

And also a note about the former County Treasurer of Phillips County, Lois Lipker, as lovely as ever but with white hair and goes to Phillips County Abstract Office every morning and does their proof reading.  "AT-A WAY TO GO"

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FREMONT COUNTY:  Gini Woltemath, Treasurer

As of February 2, 2004, the Fremont County Treasurer's office will have a new Deputy Treasurer, Dana Payne.  Dana has been with the office for over 12 years and I am looking forward to working with her as my Chief Deputy.  My former Deputy Treasurer, Dixie Madsen, has retired.  Just a thought - maybe when we are appointing our Deputy, one needs to make sure that he or she is younger by far than we are and that we retire before they do (haha).

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VALENTINE Food for Thought
Shared by Doris Porth, Custer County Treasurer

"Cabbage" always has a heart; "Green Beans" string along.
You're such a cute "tomato", will you "peas" to me belong?
You've been the "apple" of my eye, you know how much I care;
So "lettuce" get together, we'd make a perfect "pear".
Now something's sure to "turnip" to prove you can't be "beet";
So, if you "carrot" all for me, let's let our "tulips" meet.
Don't "squash" my hopes and dreams now, Bee my "honey", dear;
Or tears will fill "potato's" eyes, while "sweet corn" lends an ear.
I'll "cauliflower" shop and say, your dreams are "parsley" mine.
I'll work and share my "celery", SO BE MY VALENTINE.

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APPLICATION FOR ACCREDITATION AND RENEWAL OF ACCREDITATION:

To be eligible for credit, points must be earned during the five year period immediately preceding the date of application for the ORIGINAL Certificate fo Accreditation, and the four year period immediately preceding the date of application for RENEWAL of the Certificate of Accreditation.

The responsibility for documenting the acceptability of the application and the validity of points rests with the participant.

DEADLINE SCHEDULE:

Postmarks will be accepted.

Upon request, certification application forms will be distributed for submission to the Executive Board of CCTA for the processing fee of $25.00 for the Certificate of Accreditation and the $10.00 feet for the Renewal of the Certification.

For the application form and detailed information, please contact:

Charlene L. Cockrum
Alamosa County Treasurer
P O Box 659
Alamosa, CO 81101
Phone: (719) 589-3626
Fax: (719) 589-6118

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CCTA SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

This scholarship will be $1,000 per year up to $4,000 for four years to be used for costs of higher education at a college or university.  Two year vocational or trade schools are also applicable.

The student's grade average will be considered, but the grades will not be the only factor considered.  The needs of the student, whether the student is receiving other scholarships, the student's desire to attend college or trade school and any other pertinent information may also be determining factors.

The deadline:  Applications must be received by April 15th

For the application form and detailed information, please contact:

Charlene L. Cockrum
Alamosa County Treasurer
P O Box 659
Alamosa, CO 81101
Phone: (719) 589-3626
Fax: (719) 589-6118

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ROSTER CHANGES:

Angela Dazlich, Larimer County Public Trustee
    P O Box 2027, Fort Collins, CO 80522
    Physical Address:  315 W Oak St, Room 400, Fort Collins, CO 80522

Sherry Rose, San Miguel County Treasurer:
    New E-mail:  smcsherryr@yahoo.com